Chinese EV · September 2026 update

2026 Geely EX5: 800V, 6C Charging and LiDAR

China’s Galaxy E5 — sold internationally as the Geely EX5 — received a major technical update in September 2026, moving to rear-wheel drive, 800V architecture and 6C charging, with more power and LiDAR on selected variants.

Geely EX5 technology illustrationStylized electric SUV with 800V, 6C charging and LiDAR labels.GEELY EX5 / GALAXY E52026 China update • 800V • 6C • RWD • LiDARUp to 460 kW DCUp to 635 km CLTC
CarGlossary illustration summarizing the key technologies in the China-market EX5/Galaxy E5 update.
Quick take

This is more than a facelift: the top China-market version reaches 635 km CLTC, charging rises to as much as 460 kW, and the platform moves to 800V, 6C charging and RWD. CarGlossary does not assume every specification will carry over unchanged to Saudi or other export markets.

Key specifications

ItemUpdated China Galaxy E5 / EX5
Dimensions4,636 × 1,920 × 1,670 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm
DriveRear-wheel drive
PowerUp to about 245 kW / 329 hp
Battery61.5 / 70 kWh
RangeUp to 635 km CLTC
DC chargingUp to 460 kW; 10–70% as little as 8m 25s
Architecture800V

What do 6C and 460 kW mean?

6C describes charging rate relative to battery capacity, while 460 kW is a vehicle charging-power figure. A higher-rated charging station does not mean the car will accept its full output. See C-rate explained and charger power vs car power.

What does LiDAR add?

Selected variants add roof-mounted LiDAR and additional sensing hardware for driver-assistance functions. LiDAR alone does not define an automation level; buyers need to check the actual ADAS functions and driver-responsibility rules for their market. What is LiDAR?

Is this the same EX5 sold globally?

Galaxy E5 is the basis of the global EX5, but specifications vary by market. Geely positions EX5 as a global model and has expanded it across Europe and the Middle East; the new China update does not automatically confirm 800V, 6C and LiDAR for every export version.

Saudi Arabia and GCC

EX5 has already been officially launched in the UAE, making the model relevant to the region. Until Geely or a local distributor publishes updated specifications, the 635 km CLTC, 460 kW and LiDAR figures should be treated as China-market specifications.

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